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Despite Manchester City's dominance, Ian Darke says there's plenty to keep Premier League fans occupied in the second half of the season. Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace host in-form Manchester City with the manager wary of the threat posed by the improved, "maturing" Raheem Sterling.
The 23-year-old has consistently been one of City's most influential players, and on Sunday at Selhurst Park is again expected to be significant as they pursue a 19th straight victory in the Premier League.
Hodgson worked with Sterling at Liverpool before handing him his England debut and making him a key part of his team.
For all of the promise he then...